Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit
Berry, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
China, Japan
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
China
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Not Available
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
P. communis
A. comosus
Generic Group
Rose
Pineapple
Difference Between Pear and Pineapple
We might think that Pear and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Pineapple with peel is 57.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear and Pineapple belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Pear and Pineapple is Rosales and Poales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.